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This tired patio was transformed into a dreamy al fresco spot with second hand buys

September 26, 2021 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

This tired patio was transformed into a dreamy al fresco spot with second hand buys

A smart DIY fan transformed her old uninviting patio into a stunning alfresco space on a shoe-string budget.

If you’re after some inspiration for an unattractive patio or garden ideas, then look no further than this dramatic makeover. Laura Higham from East Sussex turned her overgrown patio into a show-stopping outdoor space, with hardly any outside help.

Keen to take on the transformation without enlisting a landscape gardener, Laura began by thinking about what it was she wanted from the space. ‘It’s really important to consider what you want to achieve, how you want the space to work for you and what you’re going to use it for,’ she says.

Image credit: Laura Higham

Budget was also a key factor, with the family keeping costs down by doing a lot of the work themselves. ‘From cutting down small trees to taking up the old patio and digging out the beds surrounding it, we did it all,’ Laura continues.

‘This allowed us to invest our money in items that we knew would be essential for our social space.’

Rattan patio makeover

Before

The patio was a little lacklustre, with unmatched paving and bland grey fencing – it was definitely in need of an overhaul!

‘I started by getting some inspiration from Pinterest and Instagram,’ says Laura, ‘and we even visited National Trust gardens to help us build a solid framework of our concept.’

Image credit: Laura Higham

‘It’s also important to think about the overall space, as well as elements such as how the sun hits your garden,’ Laura continues.

‘For instance, would you want your seating area to be in the sun for evening dining or prefer a shaded option? It’s crucial you consider these points before you begin the work so you don’t encounter any costly changes.’

With the planning and manual labour done, it was time to start buying furniture and accessories.

After

The previously unloved space has now been transformed into a spot that’s ideal for family lunches and cosy autumn evenings spent outside. The space is filled with smart patio ideas that are laidback and inviting.

Image credit: Laura Higham

‘I wanted the garden to reflect the same style as we have in the home so that everything flowed well and felt connected,’ said Laura.

‘I love bringing the outside indoors with natural, rustic elements and textures, lots of wood, neutral colour palettes and textiles. Therefore, I wanted to take that back out into the garden. We’ve added lots of garden planters and flowers to soften the space, and then pattern and texture within the seating space.

The garden furniture was given a serious overhaul, now everyone has a space to sit. All the furniture came from Luxury Rattan.

With the furniture her main investment, Laura was keen to save pennies where she could and so chose secondhand accessories to ensure her garden has a unique look.

Image credit: Laura Higham

‘As we wanted our space to feel relaxed and laidback, we opted for vintage additions in the form of planters and pots to create a rustic and informal feel,’ she says.

‘Antique stores and eBay are ideal for these, while vintage furniture sellers on Instagram (such as @shop_wallis) take the hassle out of sourcing antique finds.’

The new space couldn’t be more different and has been enjoyed by the family throughout the summer. It just goes to show what can be achieved with some good planning, smart buys and hard work, you’ll have extra pennies to invest in your dream furniture set!

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Primark is launching a brand new rattan furniture collection – and it’s all under £100

September 26, 2021 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Primark is launching a brand new rattan furniture collection – and it’s all under £100

Attention, rattan lovers! Primark is dropping its first full furniture collection, and everything, we mean everything, is under £100.

The new range of furniture and on-trend decor pieces is set to launch in October in selected stores. Primark’s new offering is, quite frankly, perfect if you’re on the lookout for some smart living room ideas that don’t break the bank.

Image credit: Primark

Primark started teasing us with furniture pieces when it launched its bar cart and bedside tables last year. This latest offering complete with a rattan side table, shelving units, accent chairs and à la mode accessories has us over the moon.

As well as the furniture pieces, you can shop mirrors, rugs, wall art, lights and shades – all at Primark prices.

There’s a shift towards larger homeware pieces happening at Primark right now, as trading director Paul Baldwin explains. ‘Delivering extended ranges in newly created spaces within selected stores will help establish Primark as a growing destination not only for great home and lifestyle accessories at amazing prices but also for larger statement and functional pieces to complete a room,’ he says.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite pieces below.

Primark natural rattan sideboard

Rattan, warm wood tones, and a storage solution for small spaces, that isn’t an ugly plastic box. This rattan sideboard is priced at an incredible £60.

We imagine this working best in a hallway or living room for keeping things neat. Pop a candle and a couple of succulents on the top and you’re good to go.

primark rattan sideboard

Image credit: Primark

Beige natural rattan glass topped side table

We’re a little bit obsessed with this circular side table, which is £90. It’s always a brilliant idea to introduce circles into your living room to offset all the other harsh angles and edges.

This side table fits the bill perfectly, and it’s two-tiered meaning more storage space. Plus, the glass top gives the illusion of more space.

Much better than blocky wooden furniture if you’re brainstorming small living room ideas.

primark rattan side table

Image credit: Primark

Beige natural rattan lounge chair

Slouchy and sophisticated, this chair looks like something out of Dream Home Makeover on Netflix. But, it’s also just £90, we’re still pinching ourselves at the price.

rattan furniture from Primark

Image credit: Primark

A fab addition to prevent your living space from getting to matchy-matchy. This one also comes in black for a more contemporary look.

We’re also loving the tall standing shelves and nesting tables in the collection. Keep an eye out in-store as Primark Home is certainly no longer just a place for stocking up on autumnal candles.

Where to buy Primark furniture

The Primark rattan furniture will be arriving in these shopping locations:

Merryhill, Hanley, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds Trinity, Newcastle, Coventry, Bristol, Bromley, Aberdeen, London OSE, Hull, Birmingham, Kingston, Milton Keynes, York Monks, Cross, Glasgow, Hammersmith, Lakeside, Meadowhall, Reading, Westfield, Braehead, Banbury, Doncaster.

Keep your eyes peeled and get ready to shop. We don’t think these pieces will be around for long.

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Photo Of The Day By Ted Uihlein

September 26, 2021 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Photo Of The Day By Ted Uihlein

Photo By Ted Uihlein

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Patterns in Nature” by Ted Uihlein. Location: Crested Butte, Colorado.

“Aspen leaves create a lovely mosaic in a Colorado mountain stream,” describes Uihlein.

Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them.

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